Enrollment
144
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Purcellville, VA
Hillsboro Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510225003028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro Charter Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Purcellville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 144
- students enrolled
Hillsboro Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro Charter Academy compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro Charter Academy
Hillsboro Charter Academy is a small charter elementary school in Purcellville, Virginia, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 29% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Virginia schools, with 144 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Hillsboro Charter Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillsboro Charter Academy compares
Hillsboro Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Hillsboro Charter Academy is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Hillsboro Charter Academy.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hillsboro Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro Charter Academy
How many students attend Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Purcellville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Charter Academy is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro Charter Academy is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Purcellville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro Charter Academy?
Hillsboro Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsboro Charter Academy rank among public schools in Purcellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro Charter Academy ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Purcellville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Purcellville on the city page.
Is Hillsboro Charter Academy a good school?
Hillsboro Charter Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Hillsboro Charter Academy, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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